Chinese visa for U.S. citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for U.S. passport holders visiting China for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For U.S. citizens to enter China for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | China e-visa for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | China visa on arrival for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
China tourist visa requirements:
- Holding U.S. passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in China.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from China.
If you are looking for China visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from United States, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of China nearest your place of residence.
- Washington: The Embassy of China in Washington, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- New York: The Consulate General of China in New York, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 44 minutes)
- San Francisco: The Consulate General of China in San Francisco, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Los Angeles: The Consulate General of China in Los Angeles, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Chicago: The Consulate General of China in Chicago, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 44 minutes)
China visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest China diplomatic mission offices to United States for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United States traveling to China from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United States) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2,435,300 | N/A |
| 2009 | 2,559,550 | 5.10% |
| 2010 | 2,385,600 | -6.80% |
| 2011 | 2,509,850 | 5.21% |
| 2012 | 2,609,250 | 3.96% |
| 2013 | 2,085,300 | -20.08% |
| 2014 | 2,093,200 | 0.38% |
| 2015 | 2,085,800 | -0.35% |
| 2016 | 2,249,600 | 7.85% |
| 2017 | 2,312,900 | 2.81% |
| 2018 | 2,485,000 | 7.44% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
China & United States comparison
China's area is approximately 9,388,211 km2 (3,624,807 sq mi), while the area of United States is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi). This means United States is 2.63% smaller than China.
As of April 2024, China's population is ~1.5 billion people - 1,122,962,913 more people than the population of United States.
We have highlighted China & United States’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| China | United States | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 1,461,777,226 | 338,814,313 | 1.1 billion more people live in China than United States |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 276 | 273 | China has 3 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with United States. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 37 | 134 | China passport holders visit 97 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 344 | 1147 | Chinese hosts 803 fewer foreign missions than United States. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United States travel to China in one year?
The number of visitors from United States visiting China in 2018 was approximately 2,485,000.
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